The story has generated more than 130 comments, many of them expressing anger that Destiny developer Robert Congel and his partners could collect so much in tax credits for an environmental cleanup that likely cost far less.

“Give him tax breaks, meanwhile he forgets about his promise to make a mall that would rival Mall Of America, & bring tourism $ into the area on par with Disney World too!” said LocationFreedom.

“Just another example of the politicians getting out smarted by a savvy businessman,” said uwillbetold. “Its that simple.”

“State has quite a history of stupid legistation,” said eachmorning.

Not everyone blamed Congel for taking advantage of the Brownfield Cleanup Program, which has been criticized for giving developers financial benefits far in excess of the cost of cleaning polluted sites.

“So where is the story here?” said ConcernedSYResident. “There is a legal tax credit available and Congel took advantage of it. Why wouldn’t he? Just because he is rich, he has to pass up money that is due him? Would you?”